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Police Officer

Maintains public safety, enforces laws, investigates crimes, and serves the community.

Did you know?

London's Metropolitan Police was founded in 1829 by Sir Robert Peel, which is why British police officers got the nickname Bobbies.

How subjects help

• Law: Know which actions break the law and follow fair rules when questioning someone.
• Physical Education: Stay fit enough to help at crashes, search large areas and work long shifts.
• Psychology: Calm down a heated argument and notice when someone is frightened or needs help.
• Communication: Write clear reports of what happened and explain the facts in court.

A famous name

Robert Peel: Founded London's Metropolitan Police in 1829; British police are still nicknamed 'bobbies' after him.

Try it yourself: Argue both sides of a rule

1. Pick a real rule at home or school, like "no phones at dinner".
2. Write the three strongest reasons FOR the rule.
3. Now write the three strongest reasons AGAINST it, as fairly as you can.
4. Could you change the rule so it keeps the good parts of both sides?

Lawyers, judges and policy makers have to understand the other side's best argument, not just their own.

Also try: Play the reward training game.

Known for it in

UK, Japan, Norway, New Zealand, Finland

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